Blues Concerts

1. Memphis Slim at Newport, 1965 Newport Jazz Festival Jul 1, 1965 The pianist and singer (aka Peter Chatman) is joined by bassist Willie Dixon on "I Cry and Sing the Blues," "Lonesome Traveler" and "We're Gonna Rock."
2. John Hammond's Barrelhouse Boogie Ash Grove Jun 6, 1969 The blues scholar is deep into a Delta bag on "Steady Rollin' Man" and summons up John Lee Hooker on "Boogie Chillen" in this 1969 set.
3. Gary Clark Jr. at Good Danny's Good Danny's Apr 18, 2012 The neo-blues star unleashes his distortion-laced chops on "When My Train Pulls In" and "Things are Changing" in this 2012 set from Austin.
4. Wynton Marsalis Salutes the Blues Apollo Theatre Jun 2, 2003 The great trumpeter welcomes a string of all-star guests including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carrie Smith and Ray Charles in this 2003 show at the Apollo.
5. James Cotton at the Fillmore West Fillmore Auditorium Nov 25, 1966 Hear the Chicago blues harpist and former Muddy Waters sideman lead his own band in this concert from 50 years ago.
6. Albert King's Mighty Bluespower Fillmore East Jun 27, 1971 The imposing bluesman unleashes his toe-curling bent-string licks on "Personal Manager" and "Crosscut Saw" at the Fillmore East in 1971.
7. Buddy Guy & Junior Wells Testifyin' Avery Fisher Hall Jun 30, 1974 The dynamic duo plays "Hoodoo Man Blues," "Messin' with the Kid" and "One Room Country Shack" in this 1974 set from Avery Fisher Hall.
8. The Blues Brothers on New Year's 1978 Winterland Dec 31, 1978 In 1980, The Blues Brothers movie opened in Chicago. Hear Jake and Elwood perform "Messin' With The Kid" and "Hey Bartender" in 1978.
9. Remembering Lightnin' Hopkins Ash Grove Sep 16, 1967 The Texas country blues legend, born in 1912, plays "Baby Please Don't Go," "Mojo Hand" and "Katie Mae" in this '67 Ash Grove set.
10. John Lee Hooker at Shoreline Amphitheatre Shoreline Amphitheatre Oct 10, 1992 The Boogie Man is joined by guitarist Ry Cooder on "Serves Me Right to Suffer," "Hobo Blues" and "Crawlin' King Snake" in this 1992 set.
11. B.B. King Rocks the Fillmore West Fillmore Auditorium Jun 6, 1968 The king of the blues serenades the hippies with his classics "Paying the Cost to Be the Boss," Sweet Sixteen" and "Rock Me Baby" in this '68 set.
12. Remembering Peter Green Carousel Ballroom Jun 8, 1968 We lost a legend this week. Hear Peter Green on Fleetwood Mac's first U.S. tour in 1968 and remember his awesome talent. A true original.
13. Big Mama Thornton's Blues Newport Folk Festival Jul 18, 1969 The singer-harmonica ace plays her signatures "Hound Dog" and "Ball and Chain" and covers Junior Parker's "Mother-in-Law Blues" in 1969.
14. The Stones Jam With Muddy Checkerboard Lounge Nov 22, 1981 Mick, Keith and the boys join the Chicago blues icon on "Hoochie Coochie Man," "Long Distance Call," "Mannish Boy" and more at the Checkerboard Lounge in 1981.
15. Best of Blues
    1. John Hammond's Barrelhouse Boogie
    2. Big Mama Thornton's Blues
    3. Rory Gallagher at Bottom Line, 1978
    4. Robert Cray's Confessional Blues
    5. Mississippi John Hurt,1964
    6. Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, 1968
    7. Gary Clark Jr.'s Nu Blues
    8. Albert King at the Fillmore, 1971
    9. Stevie Ray Live in Texas
    10. Muddy Waters Blues Band, 1965
16. John Mayall's All-Star Band 1982 Capitol Theatre Jun 18, 1982 The godfather of British blues leads his Bluesbreakers featuring Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, John McVie, Etta James, Albert King and many more.
17. Son Seals Meets Johnny Winter Bottom Line Jan 10, 1978 The Chicago bluesman welcomes the Texas guitar slinger as a special guest on "Stormy Monday" and "Sweet Little Angel" in this 1978 set.
18. James Montgomery Wailin' in Lynn, '79 Harbour House Apr 5, 1979 The singer and blues harp ace leads his Boston-based band on the jump blues number "Schoolin' Them Dice" and the boogie romp "Train."
19. Bonnie Raitt Sizzles in 1979 Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis Jul 5, 1979 Her commerical breakthrough may have been a dozen years away but this show smokes - one of our favorites at Wolfgang's.
20. Rory Gallagher at Bottom Line, 1978 Bottom Line Nov 11, 1978 The Irish blues-rock pioneer, who died in 1995, performs his signature "Shin Kicker" and covers J.B. Hutto's "Too Much Alcohol."
21. Robert Cray's Confessional Blues Paramount Theatre Springfield Feb 12, 1989 The soulful singer and stinging guitar player performs tunes from his Grammy Award-winning Strong Persuader in this 1989 concert.
22. Mississippi John Hurt,1964 Ash Grove Jul 7, 1964 The Delta bluesman helped spearhead the folk and blues revival of the '60s. He demonstrates his unique finger-picking style in this 1964 set.
23. John Lee Hooker at Newport 1991 Newport Jazz Festival Aug 17, 1991 The Boogie Man performs "Crawlin' Kingsnake" and "Highway 13" with John Hammond at the 1991 Newport Jazz Festival.
24. Willie Dixon's Chicago Style Great American Music Hall Dec 13, 1973 Bassist-singer and prolific songwriter leads a younger generation of bluesmen on "I'm Crazy for My Baby" and "Wang Dang Doodle" in '73.
25. Mississippi John Hurt at the Ash Grove Ash Grove Jul 5, 1964 The Delta bluesman, who was born in 1893, performs "Ballad of Casey Jones," "My Creole Belle" and "Salty Dog" in this '64 set.
26. Robert Cray's Crossover Bluespower Paramount Theatre Springfield Feb 12, 1989 The stinging guitarist and soulful singer plays his "Smoking Gun" and "Right Next Door (Becuse of Me)" in this '89 set.
27. Keb' Mo' In A "Dangerous Mood" Tramps Mar 6, 1997 The Grammy-winning neo-Delta bluesman (aka Kevin Moore) plays "Perpetual Blues Machine" and other tunes form Just Like You in 1997.
28. Taj Mahal Gets Rootsy at the Fillmore Fillmore West Sep 18, 1969 The Harlem-born bluesman (aka Henry Saint Clair Fredericks) plays "Diving Duck Blues" and "Easy Rider" in 1969.